Synonyms for

Knighted

Verb / ˈnaɪtɪd / Another word for knighted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To confer knighthood upon (someone).

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The queen knighted the brave soldier for his services to the country.
  2. The ceremony to knight the young prince was very grand.
  3. The king knighted his loyal advisor for his wise counsel.
  4. The famous actor was knighted by the queen for his contribution to the arts.
  5. The knighted professor was highly respected in his field of study.

Quotes

  • I have been knighted - but I am not Sir Mick.
  • I've been knighted by the King of Sweden, I've received the Polar Music Prize - I'm quite a big deal in Scandinavia. Of course, nobody knows who I am in America.
  • The Beatles had just been knighted, and it was announced that Brian Epstein had died. Seeing those headlines, I realized that I was a living, breathing entity. I wasn't just a slobbering kid.

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